1
as in to depart
to leave a place often for another
told him to get off for home before it got dark
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as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
breakfast helps you get off to a good start in the morning
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Recent Examples of get off
Kochanowicz got off to a decent start, despite getting hit in the foot by a sharp comebacker.
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
That was all the Twins got off Burke, who threw seven innings and struck out eight.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
Jafet Jemmott Federico Jemmot The family said surveillance video later showed Jafet boarding a Q52 bus and getting off near Beach 95th Street, but the trail ended after that.
—Naomi Ruchim, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Instead, get off the AI systems for a while.
—Nir Bashan, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Booklovers are increasingly looking for new opportunities to get off of BookTok and find community in person.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Despite their drumbeats and piercing loud songs, Inter Miami got off to a miserable start on Sunday in a wild final game before the World Cup break.
—Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
The game got off to a troubling start for Boise, which lost midfielder Charlie Adams to a calf injury in the 7th minute.
—Idaho Statesman, 24 May 2026
Woods was spotted earlier this month getting off his private plane at Palm Beach International Airport after staying in Switzerland for several weeks.
—Paulina Dedaj Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
That was all the Twins got off Burke, who threw seven innings and struck out eight.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
Jafet Jemmott Federico Jemmot The family said surveillance video later showed Jafet boarding a Q52 bus and getting off near Beach 95th Street, but the trail ended after that.
—Naomi Ruchim, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Instead, get off the AI systems for a while.
—Nir Bashan, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Booklovers are increasingly looking for new opportunities to get off of BookTok and find community in person.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Despite their drumbeats and piercing loud songs, Inter Miami got off to a miserable start on Sunday in a wild final game before the World Cup break.
—Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
The game got off to a troubling start for Boise, which lost midfielder Charlie Adams to a calf injury in the 7th minute.
—Idaho Statesman, 24 May 2026
Woods was spotted earlier this month getting off his private plane at Palm Beach International Airport after staying in Switzerland for several weeks.
—Paulina Dedaj Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get off
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The train, which departs every Wednesday, is limited to 22 passengers and everyone is guaranteed a window seat.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Karren Brady, who departed in April after 16 years as vice-chair, had previously assisted with interviewing candidates.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The Luce is priced at around 550,000 euros, (roughly $640,000), with customer deliveries scheduled to begin from the fourth quarter of the year.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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The backstory The story begins with the acclaimed golf course Cape Kidnappers, built by the American Robertson family in 2004; the luxury hotel followed in 2007, joining the Robertsons' other lodges Kauri Cliffs in Matauri Bay and Matakauri in Queenstown.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Make sure the belt doesn't move, push your knees out into the belt, and hold.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
29 May 2026
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Nippon Dynawave was cited for moving equipment involved before it could be inspected, but not for the incident itself, the news outlet reported.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The four men still trapped have started to show health problems, including skin, stomach and intestinal issues.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Aranda followed with his 10th homer, but the Rays (35-19) were just getting started.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Starter Bryce Elder exited after 3 1/3 innings, charged with six runs, five of them earned, on nine hits, one walk and with just one strikeout.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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Blessing appears to want to exit the vehicle but is unable to fully open his door as it is pinned by the table.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Usyk tried to swarm once the action commenced.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The LPs also commenced his empathetic association with bassist Bob Cranshaw, who appeared on Rollins’ albums for the next half-century.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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Serna, however, would make one more attempt to get past Hulst.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Just the way his approach is getting better and better every day.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Butlers here are called Aris Meehas, a historical Maldivian reference to someone assigned to serve royalty—thankfully, interactions are more easy-going than overly deferential.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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After more than five innings of the Bulldogs trailing Liberty by one, struggling to get anything going, the Georgia third baseman crushed a two-run home run to left field.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
1 June 2026
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20off. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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